What a Real ‘War on Poverty’ Looks Like What a Real ‘War on Poverty’ Looks Like
The war on poverty is too often a war on the poor themselves.
Jan 8, 2013 / Melissa Harris-Perry
Social Issues Are Economic Issues, Exhibit 1,463: Michigan’s Dual Agenda Slams Low-Income Women Social Issues Are Economic Issues, Exhibit 1,463: Michigan’s Dual Agenda Slams Low-Income Women
The state-level right-wing agenda will continue to hit poor women on all fronts.
Jan 8, 2013 / Bryce Covert
Always Crashing in the Same Car Always Crashing in the Same Car
Waiting for the next debt crisis.
Jan 8, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow
Obama Versus Physics Obama Versus Physics
Why climate change won’t wait for the president.
Jan 7, 2013 / Bill McKibben
When the Great Judgment Call Came, Hagel Handed Bush a Blank Check When the Great Judgment Call Came, Hagel Handed Bush a Blank Check
Arguments will be made for Obama’s Defense pick. But Hagel’s vote to authorize Bush and Cheney to attack Iraq should raise eyebrows—and questions.
Jan 7, 2013 / John Nichols
Why I Am A Liberal Why I Am A Liberal
It is liberals who have been at the forefront of struggles for freedom and liberty.
Jan 7, 2013 / Rick Perlstein
Constitution? What Constitution? Paul Ryan Refuses to Provide for the General Welfare Constitution? What Constitution? Paul Ryan Refuses to Provide for the General Welfare
With their votes against Sandy aid, the House Budget Committee chair and his compatriots reject a basic premise of their oath to support the Constitution.
Jan 5, 2013 / John Nichols
Katrina vanden Heuvel: End the NRA’s Stranglehold on Gun Legislation Katrina vanden Heuvel: End the NRA’s Stranglehold on Gun Legislation
Enough is enough: we must wrest control of public safety policy from gun manufacturers.
Jan 4, 2013 / Press Room
John Nichols: How the 113th Congress Can Bring Progress Back to Capitol Hill John Nichols: How the 113th Congress Can Bring Progress Back to Capitol Hill
The 113th Congress is the most diverse in history, but that doesn't necessarily translate to progress.
Jan 4, 2013 / Press Room
Winners and Losers in Washington’s Debt Deal Winners and Losers in Washington’s Debt Deal
What really happened on Capitol Hill this week, and a look ahead to the budget battles on the horizon.
Jan 4, 2013 / The Nation